Wallet directory

Aqua

Best for: Cheap everyday balances via Liquid + Lightning

Self-custodial wallet by JAN3 built around Bitcoin, Lightning (via swaps) and Liquid for cheap everyday balances — aimed at emerging markets.

Aqua is a self-custodial wallet from JAN3 built around Bitcoin, Lightning and Liquid, using Liquid to hold cheap, fast everyday balances. It is aimed squarely at users in emerging markets who need low-fee payments that still settle to something they control.

The design choice — lean on Liquid for day-to-day, Lightning for payments — is what lets it keep fees low where on-chain would be painful. If you specifically want to avoid Liquid and stay pure Bitcoin/Lightning, another wallet fits better; if cheap everyday spending is the priority, Aqua is built for it.

CustodySelf-custody — you hold the keys

KYCNone — no ID required

LightningLightning via swaps

Open sourceYes — client source is published

Runs oniOS · Android

Official site @AquaBitcoin

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